Falkirk stun Premiership leaders Hearts in shootout
Falkirk end Hearts' Scottish Cup interest at the first hurdle as Elton Kabangu's miss in the penalty shootout proves decisive.
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- Hearts and Falkirk met in the Scottish Cup in January 2026, with Falkirk eliminating Hearts in a shootout after a 1-1 draw, ending Hearts’ Cup campaign at the first hurdle. This is the latest widely reported Cup encounter between the teams from the cited sources.[3][5]
- In league context around late 2025, Hearts were strong contenders at the top of the Scottish Premiership, with reports noting Hearts extending their lead or drawing clear of rivals in several fixtures around that period. For example, live updates described Hearts taking a win to widen their gap in the league.[1]
- For the most current Fourth Round status and any match specifics (score, venue, date, penalties if applicable) in the ongoing competition, you should check reliable sports outlets or official competition pages. BBC Sport, Sky Sports, and ESPN typically publish live updates and match reports for these rounds.[7][10][1]
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